In vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion and Fermentation Model System for Evaluating Military Rations

SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) to identify potential sources to provide a standardized, in vitro digestion method for Meal, Ready-to-Eat rations, followed by batch fermentation of digestates, and characterization of the microbial community in response to the different ration types. The Government requests responders submit a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA preproposal as outlined in DEVCOM-SC...